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[shadibasyuni]

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Hello everyone, just needed some advice/opinions from people. I am currently in the process of applying to an advanced standing program in USA with the long term goal of applying for a specialization (in maxillofacial surgery). The first question is, do the universities mind that would the advanced standing programs mind if I mentioned this in my SOP/interview. Second question is would the university I attend for the advanced standing program significantly affect my chances of getting into a residency?? (I really want to go to BU for advanced standing)

I would really appreciate it if people can input ideas, especially those who are already got themselves into this american system

Thanks a lot 👍

 

[BombayBDS]

Hello everyone, just needed some advice/opinions from people. I am currently in the process of applying to an advanced standing program in USA with the long term goal of applying for a specialization (in maxillofacial surgery). The first question is, do the universities mind that would the advanced standing programs mind if I mentioned this in my SOP/interview. Second question is would the university I attend for the advanced standing program significantly affect my chances of getting into a residency?? (I really want to go to BU for advanced standing)

I would really appreciate it if people can input ideas, especially those who are already got themselves into this american system

Thanks a lot 👍

No, universities won't mind. they would like to know your future plans.
getting into maxfac involves building up on your research work, externships etc. its a tough task. so choose a school that gives you a chance to do these things.
BU should be fine though.

 

[JohnFrusciante]

First....No need to hide your intentions in the interview....i was honest with my plans for residency and i got acceptance in DDS......so it dint hurt me.

Second.....The college wont matter much if u r committed to your goal. Most of the faculty will be helpful towards your preparation for residency and will give you the right guidance.

Third.....O.S is a bit tricky for internationally trained students who do DDS/DMD here, as some programs have requirements of Green card or citizenship.

Hope this helps. 👍

 

[shater]

hey there, does oral surgery residency allow international dentist with 2 years dds to get into it or it must be a 4 year dds ? thx

 

[BombayBDS]

hey there, does oral surgery residency allow international dentist with 2 years dds to get into it or it must be a 4 year dds ? thx

they let you apply.
many need PR/ Citizenship.

being selected is another issue. 6 yr courses need the med school to admit you as well, and med school need your college transcripts - which most FTDs don't have.

I hear that having an AEGD/ GPR helps your application.

 

[shater]

they let you apply.
many need PR/ Citizenship.

being selected is another issue. 6 yr courses need the med school to admit you as well, and med school need your college transcripts - which most FTDs don't have.

I hear that having an AEGD/ GPR helps your application.

thx for useful reply, but can u explain to me which college transcripts u mean that FTDs dont have 😕....thx

 

[BombayBDS]

thx for useful reply, but can u explain to me which college transcripts u mean that FTDs dont have 😕....thx

the college that follows after high school.
most FTD's get into dental school right after high school (12th Std in India), while students in the US go thru 3 years of college before they apply to dental schools.

 

[shadibasyuni]

Thanks for your feedback guys. Regarding the requirements of green card/citizenship - where do I stand with a Canadian citizenship??

 

[shater]

the college that follows after high school.
most FTD's get into dental school right after high school (12th Std in India), while students in the US go thru 3 years of college before they apply to dental schools.

thx for ur valuable reply , does this mean that it require the 3 years predental usa college 😕 ......thx

 

[BombayBDS]

thx for ur valuable reply , does this mean that it require the 3 years predental usa college 😕 ......thx

I DID NOT IMPLY THAT AT ALL.

Nothing is REQUIRED. you can apply with ur US DDS.
This was in regards to the 6 year program only (As I had mentioned above), this is one reasoning given for FTDs finding it tought to get into OS. This is not a rule.
Also, the 4 year program is a diff thing.

WARNING:
for every word you read on SDN, you should have read 10 words on an official site / dental school page.
without knowing the basic background on the subject, you may not understand what we are talking about.

 

[Smile2007]

As an international student you still can apply to a handful of programs (both 4 and 6). You can find out the citizenship/gc reqs on the PASS website.
Doing externships during dental school, participating in research aiming at publications are a huge plus.